Loot
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Engelsk
Loot held me spellbound from the first page...an expertly-plotted, deeply affecting novel ' Maggie O’Farrell‘A cinematic novel of empire, colonialism and romance’ GUARDIANWONDERUnder orders from the r...
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Forlagsbeskrivelse af LOOT AN EPIC HISTORICAL NOVEL OF PLUNDERED TREASURE AND LAST af Tania James
Loot held me spellbound from the first page...an expertly-plotted, deeply affecting novel ' Maggie O’Farrell‘A cinematic novel of empire, colonialism and romance’ GUARDIANWONDERUnder orders from the ruler of Mysore, young toymaker Abbas has created a spectacular mechanical tiger, unlike anything the world has ever seen. LOVEAbbas’ achievement opens up the opportunity of a new life, but most importantly it leads him to Jehanne, a determined young woman with ambitions of her own. WARWhen British soldiers ransack the city in April 1799, Abbas’s precious creation is looted, lost to the Empire. Now he and Jehane must embark on an extraordinary quest across the seas to Europe, to reclaim his legacy. ‘Vivid and witty’ Observer‘Highly recommended’ Mail on Sunday*LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD*
Detaljer
Forlag
Vintage
ISBN
9781529931761
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
304
Udgivelsesdato
23-01-2025
Varenr.
3272204
EAN nr.
9781529931761
Varegruppe
Fiction